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“matchmaking meeting” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajimiai

Example

友人は来月、見合いをします。yū jin wa rai getsu mi a i o shi ma su

My friend will have a matchmaking meeting next month.

Illustration for 見合い (matchmaking meeting)

How to say “matchmaking meeting” in Japanese

“Matchmaking meeting” in Japanese is 見合い (miai).

Centers on a meeting where prospective marriage partners assess their compatibility with marriage in mind.

Full entry for 見合い: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 見合い

両親に勧められた見合いで、彼は将来について率直に話しました。ryō shin ni susu me ra re ta mi a i de kare wa shō rai ni tsu i te sot choku ni hana shi ma shi ta

At the matchmaking meeting suggested by his parents, he spoke frankly about his future.

Tips for using 見合い

  • A miai differs from a blind date because marriage is stated as the purpose of the meeting, allowing the participants to discuss compatibility with that goal openly.

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